Tours in Santa Barbara

Cruise through the heart of Downtown Santa Barbara, as we pass through State Street and the funk zone. The tour will take riders along both east and west beach as we make our way to Santa Barbara City College for the best views of the city. Then we will make our way to the celebrity hangout of Montecito. Cruising along Butterfly Beach and into the lower village, from here we will head to the famous Rosewood Miramar resort and up to the Upper Village.

Limousine and party bus fun and comfortable transportation. Perfect to visit wine country with a group of friends and enjoy a private wine tour.

Join us on this cultivated 5 to 6 Hour excursion and take home your own authentic Santa Barbara Wine Tour experience. This tour includes 3 private tastings and a picnic lunch. Choose your own gourmet lunch option and let us show you what our local wine is all about! We will take you to 3 wineries by appointment only and enjoy a private tasting. Arrive in style in one of our luxurious vehicles, vans or buses; depending upon the size of your group. We can pick you up at any location in the greater Santa Barbara area. You'll be able to picnic at one of the wineries with a gourmet picnic lunch that is included in your tour.

This wine tour features a delicious sampling of cupcakes from a local bakery. Your group will be picked up by an air-conditioned shuttle in the morning. We will preview the day and head up to Santa Ynez Valley. Once there, you will enjoy wine tasting at three of the area's best wineries. Wineries visited vary based on availability. Your group will visit beautiful Los Olivos and enjoy an incredible cupcake and wine tasting. Your guides will cover local human history and insight into the wine region along the way. Included: - Pick Up from Your Hotel - Cupcake tasting - All wine tasting fees - you will visit 3 wineries of those listed - Deli-style lunch

Join us for an unforgettable Santa Barbara Wine Country Grape Adventure from Santa Barbara, Solvang, Santa Ynez, Buellton, Montecito, Goleta, Carpinteria. Travel in upscale, air conditioned comfort with large picture windows for admiring the stunning scenery. Hear history & stories of the area as you travel w/ your guide. Customize your adventure! Wine and lunch NOT included. After pick up, select 3 stops: (not necessarily in this order) STOP 1: - Winery 1 in a vineyard setting STOP 2: - Solvang - Danish village known for wine, windmills & Danish pastries and over 10 wine tasting rooms OR Winery 2 in a vineyard setting STOP 3: - Los Olivos - Charming Wine Country Village with over 25 winery tasting rooms OR Winery 3 in a vineyard setting NOTES: - Wine & Food NOT Included - Approx 4-5 hrs in wine country plus travel time from pick up & drop off locations. From wine country 5 hours, from Santa Barbara 7 hours - This is a shared tour with other guests. - Children welcome.

UNSET ALONG THE SANTA BARBARA COAST Santa Barbara sunsets are world renowned and winter happens to be the best time of year to see a dazzling display of rainbow sherbert colors spattered across the sky.  Once the sun crosses the horizon, the majestic mountains are aglow with deep purple hues.  Summer provides a little more warmth and a later start time.  Viewing sunset by kayak is truly a unique Santa Barbara experience. This is a great activity or romantic date idea before grabbing happy hour or a glass of wine in the Funk Zone.   • Experience the magic of twilight as Santa Barbara transitions from day to night • Watch the stars come out and spot constellations • Learn the basics about navigation at night • Professional guides ensure safe & fun experience

US Ghost Adventures is the leading provider of haunted ghost tours in America — we even own some of the most haunted properties in America, like the Lizzie Borden House! Every tour is hosted by an experienced, knowledgeable local guide. You’ll hear firsthand accounts from people who have witnessed the unexplained — sometimes even a guest’s eerie encounter or the guide’s own!   US Ghost Adventures offers an authentic experience that strives to make sense of the unexplainable. Our ghost tours are based on real-world portrayals of hauntings and well-documented history.

Our tour guides are locals and we know lots of fun facts and history of the sights we show. We do research on each point of interest in order to give you interesting stories. Because our tour is on bikes we can show you Channel Drive and State Street Promenade which can't be accessed by car. Our comfortable and fun electric bikes let you see more in less time. You'll love the 360 degree view of downtown and the coastline from the Courthouse tower and the story of how it was built. We'll tell you the story behind the sights including the interesting people involved. We love telling you about our favorite restaurants and ice cream stores. Some of them are off State Street and don't even have any signs. We ride right through the neighborhood our owner grew up in. Many people say our tours are the highlight of their trip to Santa Barbara.

Come join us for the unique experience of exploring Santa Barbara on an Ebike. One of the most bike friendly cities in the nation. We're proud to be the original electric bike tour of Santa Barbara. After decades of designing the perfect tour we've found the best spots in town to show you. Other bike tours look similar for a reason, they've learned from the best! We're confident that our experience will make your bike tour the highlight of your trip. Unlike other tours our guides curate the tour to be customized to your interests and ability. The quality of our e-bikes is unmatched. We proudly offer the largest high-end electric bike fleet in California. After parking in our free parking lot your guide will greet you and provide an opening safety tutorial. If you don't love your ebike just let your guide know and we have many other brands you can try. We typically choose the easiest and most comfortable pedal assist ebikes but if you'd like a throttle we can switch that in easily.

For those seeking a fun and challenging adventure, spend up to 2 hours on this epic Adventure Course! This course features 80+ obstacles at heights up to 60 feet above the ground, built within an old growth oak grove. There are 4 main routes among 2 different levels, with obstacles ranging in difficulty from easy to very difficult. Challenge yourself at Highline Adventures!

Explore the breathtaking beauty of Santa Barbara and its Wine Country on this unforgettable shore excursion. This tour offers a unique blend of experiences that showcases the diverse beauty and charm of California’s Central Coast. It’s a perfect mix of relaxation, culture, stunning scenery and fun. - Travel along the scenic Pacific coastline, through rolling hills, and past stunning mountain vistas. - Discover the charm of Solvang, a quaint Danish-inspired village filled with fairytale architecture, windmills, authentic Danish bakeries, wine-tasting rooms, and delightful shops. - Savor award-winning wines at a family-friendly winery, surrounded by rolling hills and scenic vineyards. Feed the farm animals, enjoy ice cream, snacks, or a lovely farm to table lunch in a vineyard setting. - Experience Santa Barbara, “America’s Riviera”, Spanish Colonial architecture, palm-lined streets, and sweeping ocean views. Wine/Lunch NOT included. May be purchased along the way. Children Welcome

SMALL GROUP/ SHARED WINE TOUR. For those looking for a unique wine experience beyond the crowded commercial wineries and tasting rooms, this is your tour. Sustainable Wine Tours brings guests to exclusive Santa Barbara Counties ultra small production private estates, vineyards and wineries not open to the general public. SHARED/ GROUP WINE TOUR: Tour is small and personal with only a maximum of six to seven guests per tour in our luxury Mercedes Coach. Taste premium wines and tour the vineyards and barrel rooms often with the owners and winemakers themselves.  **Compare Our Trip Advisor Reviews with other Wine Tours** • NO BACHELORETTE/ BACHELOR PARTIES • ULTRA SMALL GROUP TOURS (Max eight guests) • APPOINTMENT-ONLY, PRIVATE LOCATIONS, PRIVATE SEATED TASTINGS • PRIVATE VINEYARD WALKING TOUR, PRIVATE BARREL ROOM AND WINERY PRODUCTION TOUR INCLUDED • NO TASTING ROOMS, NO STANDING AT A BAR IN A CROWDED COMMERCIAL WINERY

This is an EXCLUSIVE tour at high-end designed SB tour consisting of a World Class wine tasting for the first hour consisting of listening to Santa Barbara ghost stories) and a free gift for a second traditional SBGT in the future. You will meet your guide on the front steps of the old 836 Anacapa St. Santa Barbara Post office. You will then be walked to either Frequency Winery, Au Bon Climat Winery or Silver Winery (depending on their availability. Wineries require advance bookings. You will have this booking met during of the first part of your tour ) You will have an amazing wine tasting experience before beginning your SB outside ghost walking tour. Free gift bag includes candy and protection package for future travel. We do not "summon the dead." Our visiting ghosts do pop by occasionally to surprise you!

Your Electric Bike Adventure begins in the historical town of Los Olivos which is located in the heart of Santa Barbara Wine Country.  Each guest is fitted to their personal Pedego Electric Bike which is outfitted with a heavy duty satchel bag, detailed wine trail map and ice cold waters.  Although this is a self-guided adventure, our staff will make recommendations for reservations for you based on your groups personal interests.  Destinations are easy to find and fun to explore! Popular routes include the famous Ballard Canyon, Foxen Canyon Wine Trail, rides to Global Gardens Olive Oil Farm Stand and the Claremont Lavender Farm.  You'll find a direct route to all destinations from your starting point in Los Olivos.  Expect to cover 15-25 miles on this four-hour excursion. Popular Wineries to visit include: (Route #1) Andrew Murray Winery, Fess Parker Winery, Koehler Winery, Petros Winery - (Route #2) Beckmen Winery, Roblar Winery, Brander Winery - Lunch Pick-up at Panino Los Olivos

Our Santa Barbara Kayak Tour can be a private tour or group tour experience. You choose your adventure! If you're looking for a more intimate Santa Barbara kayaking experience then our private kayak tour will be a perfect fit. If you're hoping to kayak Santa Barbara with other travelers and enjoy the sights with new friends then the group kayak tour is the way to go! Whichever kayaking tour you choose you'll be in the very capable hands of our friendly and experienced tour guides. Your local kayaking guide will show you the stunning boats in our harbor as well as introduce you to some cute and cuddly sea lions and seals! Prepare to take in views of Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez Mountains, and keep your eyes peeled for dolphins! Your expert guide will share information about Santa Barbara's top attractions and customize the speed of the ride to suit your needs. Our goal is that kayaking Santa Barbara will be the highlight of your trip!

Welcome to the City of Friendly Ghosts! All guests get a FREE gift bag curated by Professor Julie Ann Brown filled with candy/cookies and a spiritual protection package. We do not "summon the dead." Our visiting ghosts do pop by occasionally to surprise you! Our 2 hr early evening walking tour has been have curated content from first-hand accounts. You'll hear stories from as far back as the Old Spanish Days and from the different cultures that have called Santa Barbara home. This tour is a traditional history and ghost/legend walking tour. Your guides have a diverse backgrounds such as being a guide on the Queen Mary and a docent Old Mission Santa Barbara. This tour is organic and enchanted and not script-based. Each tour is unique and filled with imagination and at times encounters with visiting ghosts. Our ghosts do not come to stay...they return (many times during your tour) for a sentimental holiday. Are you ready to see a side of Santa Barbara that most visitors miss?

Join us for a relaxing sunset ocean kayak tour. This is a great way to end your day. We’ll enjoy 2-hours together on the water exploring the Santa Barbara harbor & shoreline as the sun sets, creating a gorgeous backdrop of the city and the Santa Ynez Mountain range. This tour is fun and affordable for the whole family! Plus, it’s great for all sea kayaking skill levels including beginners to advanced.

"Local's" only knowledge, History-Sea Cliffs, Rare Bird Habitats-City Views (& secret-locals spots). Come see it all! Santa Barbara’s Rich History-home of the Chumash Native Americans. Discover Santa Barbara amazing immigrant history: Italians, Spanish, Asians, Pioneers, Columbus & more! We visit the Courthouse Tower with a 360 view of the City and talk about our travels. From there we will tour the Queen of Missions and the Santa Barbara Riviera Views. Next we travel west to the locals More Mesa Preserve and take a 1 mile mild hike to the Ocean Cliffs with views and photo-op of the Channel Islands, original home of the Chumash. More Mesa Preserve is home to much wildlife including the endangered Kite Hawk! From there we will drive through historic Hope Ranch Mansions Drive, along Shoreline Park for more photos of the sea and city, then on to Santa Barbara’s famous Harbor for a beautiful stroll along the Breakwater, looking out across the sea and full view of the city.

When you come on a tour with me, I can show you the must see sites, as well as some out-of-the-way architectural gems that only a local like me knows about. I have researched local history quite extensively and am very knowledgeable. What makes this tour unique is my in-depth understanding of local history, lore, and architecture, and my abilities to answer whatever questions you might have, as well as to show you the hidden places that aren’t listed in every guidebook. We can arrange beforehand to focus on what you find most interesting: Architecture? History? Adobe construction? Fabulous views? Gardens (Santa Barbara has one of the largest varieties of trees in its downtown area of any city in the country!)? Perhaps a combination of them all! I can cater to whatever interests you have!

Our local guides know best. We'll take you on a tour to our 3 favorite taquerias and a nice e-bike ride to boot! Tour includes 1 taco at each place and 1 beer or soda at the last place. The low price won't break your budget and the history and sights will amaze you. There are meat options and non-meat options. My favorite is pastor which is a pineapple flavored pork. Please join us for the fun and filling lunch ride.

Skip the tourist traps and head out with a local foodie for a fun-filled, behind-the-scenes cultural food tour in the unique Danish village nestled in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley (30 miles north of downtown Santa Barbara). Our Solvang food tour starts along Mission Drive and will walk you through the the downtown neighborhood streets where you will taste traditional Danish and local artisan food and drink unique to Solvang and the Central Coast. Indulge in bites of traditional Danish comfort fare and freshly baked goods as well as craft beer, local wine, & artisan eats. Along the way, you’ll get immersed in the local culture and hear interesting stories about each place you’ll visit. You’ll also learn easy-to-shoot food photo tips from your pro tour guide on this foodie photography tour and take your photo skills to the next level using your smartphone’s camera app. By the end of your 3-4 hour tour, you’ll be eating like a local and shooting like a pro!

Enjoy a walking tour of beautiful and interesting parts of Santa Barbara while following clues on your smartphone and solving interesting puzzles along the tour. Play the game on your smartphone with your group as the game guides you through the city. Score points for correct answers and try to get the high score on the leaderboard. See major attractions as well as less-known gems of Santa Barbara on this unique scavenger hunt and walking tour. Play any time that fits your schedule! There is no in-person guide you have to wait for! Tour downtown Santa Barbara and see State Street, the Presidio, Anacapa Street, the Courthouse building, and more. Your group of 2 to 6 people works together to solve the 22 challenges on the scavenger hunt. Wear comfortable shoes! You'll walk about 2 miles along this scavenger hunt tour. Explore the city at your own pace Enjoy fun challenges with family and friends Discover Santa Barbara's hidden gems and historic sights Perfect for all ages

We pride ourselves on carrying Santa Barbara's easiest kayak and paddleboard experience as the only rental and tour company on West Beach. We also prioritize keeping our inventory up to date with the highest-end kayak and paddleboard gear you can find. Most importantly, our friendly tour guides and beach staff will be happy to answer any questions as they help assist you and the family into your ocean adventure!

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!